Gluten-Free Pistachios

Our in-shell salted roasted pistachios are out of this world, or at least, the largest pistachios you will find in this world, thanks to their colossal size. Get a protein and fiber boost in each serving.

Unsalted roasted pistachios are a great treat for pistachio lovers. Packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats and iron, roasted pistachios make a great healthy snack or addition to salads and baked goods.

Our raw pistachios from California contain no shells so they're ready for your enjoyment. Packed with protein, fiber and minerals, enjoy pistachios as a healthy snack, or addition to baked goods and salads.

Our unsalted roasted pistachios are a gourmet treat. You'll appreciate that we roast them in-house so they're super fresh. For a delicious nutrient boost, use them for snacking, baking, or as a salad topping.

Roasted and salted Siirt Turkish pistachios have some of the most exotic and tantalizing flavors that you can only find in this imported nut. They're also an excellent source of protein and healthy fats.

Our sweet & spicy chipotle pistachios are a bold spicy snack. This trio of red chilies, accentuating the flavor of smoked jalapeño, with a kick of cumin and other seasonings, is absolutely irresistible.

In the 1930’s the pistachios were first dyed red to draw attention to them. These lightly salted red pistachios will take you back to that decade. Packed with protein and potassium, they're a healthy snack.

Pistachio Turkish delight candy (Lokum), is a genuine Turkish treat. Turkish delight is one of the most delectable sweets in the world, discovered by the legendary Hazer Baba.

Our commitment to gluten-free products

While we’ve always sold naturally gluten-free products, we’ve gone a step farther to offer an even wider range of trusted, affordable, and certified gluten-free products.

We analyzed ingredients, vetted suppliers, and got facility certificates ensuring non-contamination of ingredients and production aids.

We completely segregated our production lines to eliminate any possibility of cross-contamination.

We established policies and procedures to ensure compliance and randomly test products in our gluten-free production room.

Not only do we voluntarily comply with USDA federal guidelines, but we’re also certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization.

We show the GF logo on each product page that is gluten-free.

Pistachios

Pistachios are seed fruits belonging to the cashew family. It is believed that pistachio seeds were first consumed in the Middle East as far back as 6750 BC. Today, Iran, the United States, and Turkey are the world’s leading producers of pistachios. There are a wide range of culinary applications for the pistachio all over the world: from snacks and salad toppings to its use as an ingredient in ice cream and other sweet treats like baklava, Turkish delight, and nougat. Pistachios are enjoyed for their unique nutty taste, excellent nutrient value, and versatility in baking and cooking.

Turkish Pistachios vs. California Pistachios

Turkish pistachios: Turkey is the largest exporter of pistachios into the United States, and ranks third in overall production behind Iran and the U.S. Turkish Antep pistachios are named as such after the city in Turkey where they’re produced. Antep pistachios are the most popular variety of Turkish pistachios, and are prized for their delicious savory flavor and delicate hint of sweetness. They are often compared to the supreme Iranian variety, and are used for snacking and making baklava and Turkish delight. Siirt pistachios are grown in the Siirt province of Turkey, and are more rare than Anteps. They have a very distinct pistachio flavor and are larger than Antep pistachios, but smaller than the California variety.

California pistachios: California’s warm, dry climate provides ideal growing conditions for pistachios. California pistachios are typically larger with the kernel more exposed, making them easier-to-open than Turkish varieties. Their flavor tends to be milder, lending to a wide variety of uses. In-shell California pistachios are enjoyed for snacking while out-of-shell varieties make a wonderful addition to salads and dishes, or for coating with chocolate. In the 1930’s, California pistachios were dyed red to hide stains from harvesting and attract more attention to the bins of pistachios sold in stores.

Pistachios Nutrition

1) A Healthy, Low-Calorie Snack: A one-ounce serving of pistachios contains 49 nuts and about 160 calories per serving. That’s more nuts and fewer calories per serving than any other nut. A serving of pistachios contains more than 10% of the Daily Value (DV) for dietary fiber, 20% of the DV for vitamin B6, and 15% of the DV for thiamine. Fiber plays an important role in controlling blood cholesterol and glucose levels, while vitamin B6 and thiamine support the nervous system, brain function, and eye health. Pistachios are also a good source of protein, potassium, copper, and phosphorus.

2) Lower Cholesterol, BMI, and Triglyceride Levels: A 2008 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that participants who replaced either 10 or 20 percent of their daily caloric intake with pistachios reduced their total cholesterol and LDL “bad” cholesterol more than those participants on a reduced fat diet without pistachios. Further, a 2010 study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition demonstrated that consuming 240 calories worth of pistachios for 3 months reduced body mass indexes (BMI) and triglyceride levels more than participants who consumed 220 calories in pretzels for that time period.

3) High Levels of Phytosterols: Pistachios are a rich source of phytosterols, plant-based compounds that have been proven effective at lowering blood cholesterol levels. A 2005 study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry examined the phytosterol content among commonly eaten foods, and found that pistachios and sunflower seeds had the highest phytosterol levels among popular nuts and seeds.

4) Amino Acids: Pistachios are a good source of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. In particular, pistachios are rich in L-arginine, which can improve blood flow in clogged arteries and is essential for supporting the body’s metabolic processes. Pistachios also contain the amino acids lutein and zeaxanthin, which play an important role in eye health and may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration.

How are pistachios harvested?

As a desert plant, pistachio trees grow best in hot, dry climates and are harvested between late August and early October. The inner shell is encased in a hull called the epicarp. Signs that the pistachio is ready for harvesting are that the epicarp will separate easily from the inner shell, and it will change in color from reddish yellow to light yellow. The pistachio trees are mechanically shaken and collected in bins, at which point they are transferred to a processing plant. Remaining epicarps are removed from the pistachio shells by a huller and the pistachios are further sorted by size and dried to maintain freshness. This entire process can be completed in less than 24 hours.